Large genus of very succulent
Mesembs; easily grown. During the summer resting period,
leaves of some species form a dry protection for the new
growth forming inside. Flowers profusely in late
winter/spring and forms attractive, compact clumps with
age. Great starter plants for this group!

Cheiridopsis peculiarisMost interesting plant with two
distinctly different sets of leaves. The leaves for the
resting period are joined together, protecting the new
growth inside. By the end of summer these have completely
dried and the new leaves burst the paper-thin remains as
the growing period begins. Water should be given at this
time and continued until after flowering in late winter